Advantages to Having a Steel Oil Tank

Quite often, when we visit a property, we are presented with an old steel oil tank that has been in position for many years. Eventually like most things, they do need replacing and many customers of Oil Tanks Plus do ask for the option of replacing their old steel tank for a new one.

Below we look at the advantages and disadvantages of steel oil tanks as an option for your oil tank replacement.

Advantages of Steel Oil Tanks:

• Steel is more secure than plastic, it is harder to drill through and just the sight of a steel tank can be a deterrent to opportunistic would-be thieves
• If your situation allows the installation of a single skin oil tank then it can prove to be the most cost-efficient option
• Steel Tanks can be made to custom sizes fairly easily with the manufacturing process based on welding sheets of steel together as opposed to moulds having to be made

Disadvantages of Steel Oil Tanks:

• With Steel being heavy, it can be harder to manoeuvre and install
• Over time, they do corrode even when properly maintained
• Regular maintenance is required to extend the lifespan

In summary, whilst plastic oil tanks are now the go-to material for oil tanks by both homeowners and the qualified installers out there. Steel tanks are still made and provide a very robust vessel to store your heating oil. Read about the advantages of plastic oil tanks here.